GU12 4DF is a mixed residential area on Barn Avenue, 0.2km from North Town in Aldershot. Administratively it sits within North Town ward and the Aldershot constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, GU12 4DF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, down 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for GU12 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00117499 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARN AVENUE, GU12 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN AVENUE, GU12 4DF.
395
33
£ 56,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, GU12 4DF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for GU12 4DF. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 217,500
71 sales · Mean £ 201,746
Terraced
£ 322,500
2 sales · Mean £ 322,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around GU12 4DF is above average at 96 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alderwood School
Walsh CofE Junior School
Walsh Memorial CofE Controlled Infant School
Shawfield Primary School
Ash Manor School
Talavera Infant School
Talavera Junior School
St Michael's Church of England Controlled Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Alpine Snowsports0.7 km
- Outpost Coffee0.3 km
- Willow Park Cafe0.8 km
- P & R Cafe0.3 km
- Café @ MJH0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- St Georges Stores1.0 km
- The Protein Store0.9 km
- Vernons Chemist1.0 km
- Melita Stores - Londis0.7 km
- The Range0.4 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fook Shou0.3 km
- India Raj0.3 km
- Kebab Centre0.3 km
- Rooster Shack0.3 km
- Tom's Fish Shop/Tom Tom Wok0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal Staff0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aldershot1.6 km
- Ash1.9 km
- Ash Vale2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Denmark Square0.1 km
- Blacksmith Close0.1 km
- Denmark Square0.1 km
- Blacksmith Close0.2 km
- Brookfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: GU124DF · Data under Open Government Licence